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P109 XTC

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,320 mi
Last recorded160,320 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 160,320 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 145,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 2 May 2014 142,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 142,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 135,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 126,224 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 126,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 122,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 122,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 118,250 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 118,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 112,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 96,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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P109 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P109 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P109 XTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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